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The Troop
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Book Brief
384
Novel • Fiction
Falstaff Island • Contemporary
2014
Gallery Books
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Troop by Nick Cutter, Boy Scout Troop 52 and their Scoutmaster Dr. Tim Riggs venture to a remote island for their annual camping trip, where they encounter a sick stranger infected with a deadly, bioengineered virus. As the virus spreads and paranoia escalates, the group grapples with infection, fear, and devolving morality, leading to a harrowing struggle for survival. This book mentions graphic violence and gore.
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
106,547 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Troop by Nick Cutter offers a gripping, horror-laden journey that many readers find both terrifying and enthralling. Praise often highlights its intense atmosphere and strong character development. Criticisms occasionally point to its graphic content and occasional pacing issues, which might not suit all tastes. Despite this, it's a well-regarded read for fans of visceral horror.
Who Should Read The Troop?
Readers who enjoy The Troop by Nick Cutter likely appreciate gripping survival horror with intense, visceral scenes. Fans of Stephen King's It and William Golding's Lord of the Flies will be drawn to this disturbing tale of a boy scout troop's nightmarish fight for survival on a remote island.
106,547 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Kent Jenks
Kent Jenks
A larger and authoritative 14-year-old scout known for his physical strength and leadership qualities, though not always making the wisest decisions.
Newton Thornton
Newton Thornton
A highly intelligent scout with a wide range of practical survival skills, often underestimated by others due to his physical appearance and "nerdy" demeanor.
Ephraim Elliot
Ephraim Elliot
A loyal yet impulsive member of Troop 52, known for his bursts of anger and risk-taking behavior, and is Max's best friend.
Shelley Longpre
Shelley Longpre
A quiet and intelligent boy who blends into the background, revealing a more sinister side that complicates his relations with others in Troop 52.
Max Kirkwood
Max Kirkwood
The kind and loyal member of Troop 52, known for his intelligence and social awareness, ultimately surviving the events on Falstaff Island.
Tom Padgett
Tom Padgett
The mysterious stranger who arrives at Troop 52’s camp on Falstaff Island, presenting a significant enigma and threat.
Dr. Clive Edgerton
Dr. Clive Edgerton
A scientist who has engineered the disease that becomes central to the events of Falstaff Island, playing a pivotal role in the background through his experimental pursuits.
384
Novel • Fiction
Falstaff Island • Contemporary
2014
Gallery Books
Adult
18+ years
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